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Hiring Subs over Temps

12-02-2014, 06:26 AM

I read a few past threads on this subject but want to get some up to date opinions on the subject. Being a one man army can be overwhelming at times. My schedule is typically booked day to day. Weather and other situations can put me behind and there are times I struggle to get back on track.

This thread is more from a legal standpoint. I know you can find cheap help in a pinch but not willing to take the risk if something happens. I rather have a pool of sub-contractors I can call if need be. I read sub-contractors can be a bad idea due to they can potentially steal your accounts. The accounts I would sub-out would be the less desirable properties I service. This way if they try to steal my account, I'm not too worry about it anyway. I would like to know more of the pros and cons of hiring sub-contractors?

Weather and other situations can put me behind and there are times I struggle to get back on track.

To catch up on scheduled jobs, have you considered hiring from a local temp agency that would provide the employees with workman's comp insurance? It might be worth a few phone calls to see what kind of fees are associated with it.